Newfoundland sea monster saga Below, starring Josh Harnett, opens this year’s Primetime at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) on September 10th.
Related: Newfoundland Sea Monster Saga Below to Open Primetime at TIFF
The limited series drops October 8th on the global streamer.
When a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a remote Newfoundland town, a hard-bitten fisherman (Josh Hartnett) must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life.
Teaser:
Josh Harnett’s Calvin Penney is a single father of three, trying to keep his fractured family together in Snooks Arm, Newfoundland. (Spot the Canadian flag).
Charlie Heaton as Wade Penney.
Rohan Campbell as Jay Penney and Ruby Stokes as xxx.
Mackenzie Davis co-stars as Fonda Howander.
Others:
Plus Willow Kean as Ruth Penney and Kaleb Horn as Noah.
Below is set in and was filmed in Newfoundland. partly on the Southern Shore in Bay Bulls and Brigus South and features a young Newfoundland band The Salt Beef Junkies.
Helen Shaver directed the first episode.
Below – Limited Series
Episodes: 6
St. John’s, Newfoundland filming dates: July 03 2025 – October 12 2025.
Showrunner: Jesse McKeown.
Cast: Josh Harnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Rohan Campbell, Kaleb Horn.
Producers: Josh Harnet, Pacesetter UK, Netflix..